South Oceanside Travel Guide

Oceanside

Popular places to visit

Oceanside Pier

Oceanside Pier

Explore the waterfront of Oceanside Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Oceanside. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Oceanside Pier
Oceanside Strand Beach

Oceanside Strand Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Strand Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Oceanside Strand Beach
Oceanside Harbor Beach

Oceanside Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Harbor Beach during your trip to Oceanside? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the campsites.

Oceanside Harbor Beach
Mission San Luis Rey Church

Mission San Luis Rey Church

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mission San Luis Rey Church during your travels in San Luis Rey. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Mission San Luis Rey Church

Oceanside Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oceanside Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Oceanside Beach

Buccaneer Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buccaneer Beach during your trip to Oceanside?

Buccaneer Beach

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿2,435
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,849
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

฿248
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Beachside Moped Rentals

Beachside Moped Rentals

฿4,834
per adult
Beachside Moped Rentals
1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside

1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside

฿3,203
per adult
1 Hour Shared Parasailing Adventure in Oceanside
Dolphin & Whale Watching

Dolphin & Whale Watching

฿2,757
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching
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Top hotels in South Oceanside

Oceanside Inn & Suites

Oceanside Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1820 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
The price is ฿3,617 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,617
฿4,069 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (246 reviews)
"Simple, clean, seamless service. Kindness and efficiency too. Close to lots of cool stuff. Exceptional value. Always stay here when i can."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Oceanside Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,860 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,860
฿5,537 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,307 reviews)
Great place to stay
"I was in San Diego for work. The hotel was outstanding. The restaurant was great quality and affordable made things very convenient. The pool area was beautiful and well maintained. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,684 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿7,684
฿9,527 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,354 reviews)
"Loved staying here! Room was clean and spacious! Will definitely come back"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Encinitas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,049 reviews)
"Closer to the beach ⛱️ 😎 😍"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

2 out of 5
517 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA
The price is ฿2,684 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,684
฿2,952 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The management was good and the room was clean and if was quit"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is ฿9,760 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿9,760
฿12,691 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Great resort, will be back!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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Other neighbourhoods around South Oceanside

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Fire Mountain

While there might not be top attractions in Fire Mountain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oceanside Beach and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall.

Fire Mountain
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Townsite

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Townsite, you might make a stop by sights like The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.

Townsite
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Downtown Oceanside

While visiting Downtown Oceanside, you might make a stop by sights like The Pier at Oceanside and Oceanside Pier.

Downtown Oceanside
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Henie Hills

While Henie Hills isn't home to many top sights, The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall and Frontwave Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Henie Hills
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Loma Alta

If you're spending some time in Loma Alta, Ocean's Eleven Casino and Goat Hill Park are top sights worth seeing.

Loma Alta
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East Side Capistrano

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Side Capistrano and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean's Eleven Casino and Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.

East Side Capistrano

South Oceanside Travel Guide